{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 130: Lessons Learned and Victories Won Through Our Son's Struggle with ADD with Carol Roper","description":" As we\u2019ve entered the last week of May, I remember how crazy this time of year is for those who have school-aged children. I know a lot of parents are in what many call Maycember. The chaotic final days of the school year entail so many parties, ceremonies, graduations, proms, concerts, teacher appreciation gifts and sports tournaments. It can also bring lots of anticipation, with kids looking forward to summer break and wondering what teacher they\u2019ll have next year. For me, however, I\u2019m often reminded of a difficult memory that occurred over 20 years ago at the conclusion of my son\u2019s first year of kindergarten. That year I had to tell six-year-old Jacob he wouldn\u2019t be moving up to first grade with his friends in the fall. Several months earlier, Jacob\u2019s kindergarten teacher called my husband and me in for what we thought was a routine conference. Expecting to hear glowing reports of our son\u2019s schoolwork, we were instead faced with a situation that brought frustration and heartache to our family. Jacob\u2019s teacher began by saying Jacob had been very distracted over the last few months, and she felt he needed to be tested for ADD. She handed us a paper outlining the symptoms and advised us to have a doctor confirm the diagnosis. Then she dropped the bomb. \u201cI believe Jacob would be better off if you held him back a year,\u201d she said coolly. \u201cOf course, the choice is yours, but he won\u2019t benefit if you send him on ahead.\u201d Here's Jacob's story... Also, I\u2019d love for you to become part of the Building Strong Homes Community and sign up for my email list where you\u2019ll also receive my baked spaghetti recipe. You can also click to sign up to become part of my free Facebook community. Watch on YouTube Lessons Learned and Victories Won Through Our Son's Struggle with ADD with Carol Roper https:\/\/youtu.be\/IO7tY33uiCU ","author_name":"Building Strong Homes: Blueprints to Strengthen Your Faith and Family podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/buildingstronghomes.libsyn.com\/site","html":"